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Was Elizabeth I's reign really a 'golden age'?
Nicola Tallis explores the final chapter of Elizabeth I's reign, when questions of ageing, succession, and legacy loomed large
- Rachel Dinning
Published: September 30, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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As Elizabeth I entered the final chapter of her reign, questions of ageing, succession, and legacy loomed large.
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In this final episode of our four-part Sunday Series on the Tudor monarch, Rachel Dinning is joined by historian Nicola Tallis to explore the queen’s later years, her reluctance to name an heir, and the political uncertainty that followed her death. They also examine how Elizabeth’s image was carefully crafted in her lifetime and beyond, helping to transform her into the enduring symbol of the ‘Golden Age’ that still captivates popular imagination today.
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Want to know more about Elizabeth I and her remarkable reign? Rachel Dinning rounds up essential reading from the HistoryExtra archive that explores Elizabeth's early life, rise to power, court intrigues, and the legacy that made her one of history's most iconic monarchs. Go beyond the podcast.
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Rachel DinningDigital editor (engagement and video)
Rachel Dinning is digital editor (engagement and video) at HistoryExtra
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